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Greeting

Thank you for purchasing PAITEC USA products.

This manual is prepared to provide guidelines on how to properly operate and maintain

MX-8000.

Copyright

Any of the contents should not be copied, re-printed or translated by other languages

without PAITEC USA approval.

Notice

Caution : Physical injury and serious mechanical damage will occur when

disregarding this information.

Important : This information is contained with useful information and guidance.

Reference : This information guides the chapter which detailed contents.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Installation

- Installation Environment

- Unpacking

-3 Unpacking Procedure

-4 Power Connection

-5 Power Fan Installation

-6 Tray Guide Installation

-7 Conveyor Installation

Chapter 2 - Before Operating

- Identifying Parts

Chapter 3 - Preparing for Operation

3- Paper Size

3- Loading the Forms

3-3 Fold Setting

3-4 Fine Adjustment of Folding Position

3-5 Conveyor Wheel Setup

Chapter 4 - Handling Errors

4- Error Message

4- Handling Paper Jams

Chapter 5 - Maintenance

5- Exchanging Friction Reverse Roller

5- Cleaning Rollers

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting

6- No Power

6- Incorrect Folding

6-3 Power On, but No Start

6-4 Frequent Double or Multiple Sheet Feeding

Chapter 7 - Conveyor

7- Conveyor Installation

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Chapter 1 - Installation

1-1 Installation Environment. Input power : 0V(50/60hz)

. Machine size(mm) : 19" x 24" x 24" (without conveyor)

3. Machine weight : 227 lbs.- Since the weight of a product is heavy, please use appropriate table for putting it on.

- Please use folded power cable.

1-2 UnpackingPlease check if all of the following parts are included in the box.

- Main body - Tray guide

- Power cable - Power infeed fan, power adaptor

-User’smanualandxbracket

- Jam removal handle and spare handle tips - Spare fuse (8A)

1-3 Unpacking Procedure

. Open the cover by

loosening all screws

which are located on the

bottom of the box.

2.Pleaseremovexingcipsfromthemachine.

3. Remove safety

styrofoam and tapes.

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1-6 Tray Guide Installation

Please install like the left picture by using

enclosedtrayguideandtwoxingscrews.

1-4 Power Connection

Please refer to the label for electric information which is located at the back side of the machine.

When the power cable is properly connected, please switch the machine on and check whether

‘Ready’ sign is displayed on the display panel. If not, please contact your local dealer for service.

1-5 Power Fan Installation

Please attach the power infeed fan at the rear cover like the picture above. The power infeed fan

allows smoother infeeding of the forms.

1-7 Conveyor Installation

Please refer to page 7 for proper conveyor installation.

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. Feeding Unit Safety Cover

. Upper Fold Cassette Safety Cover

3. Large Capacity Tray4. Lower Fold Cassette

5. Control Panel

6. Power Switch

7. Power Fan Power Inlet

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Chapter 2 - Before Operating

2-1 Identifying Parts and Functions

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3

. Tray Guide

. Feed Guide (Left)

3. Feed Guide (Right)

4. Locking Knob

5. Infeed Roller

6. Tray Level Sensor

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3

. Lower Cassette

. Stopper

3. Stopper Adjustment Knob

4. Folding Scale Label

5. Stopper Locking Knob

3

. Upper Cassette Handle

. Folding Scale Label

3. Stopper Adjustment Knob

4. Stopper Locking Knob

5. Fold Position Marker

5

4

Large Capacity Tray

Lower Cassette

Upper Cassette

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. Conveyor Wheel

. Conveyor

3. Conveyor Side Guide

4. Guide Wire

5. Tray

6. Speed Controller

Conveyor

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4

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Outfeed Unit

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4

3

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6 . Press Rollers

. Conveyor Wheel Holder

3. Conveyor Shaft

4. Main Power Socket (side part)

5. Conveyor Power Socket (side part)

6. Manual Feed Button

7. Fuse Socket (side part)

8. Lower Press Roller Cover

9. Upper Press Roller Cover

0. Jam Removal Holes

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Name and Function of Each Button

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. Mode - Displays current status of the machine.

. Speed - Displays the machine’s current set speed.

3. ( - ) Button - Decreases the speed or value.

4.PrinterInlineButton-Changestoonline/ofinemode.(operableonlyatonline

mode)

5. Batch Counter Button - You can set the number of forms that you wish to process and

have the machine stop automatically until you press the start button. For example, if

you set the batch counter at 00, after 00 forms are processed, the machine will

automatically stop and will not start until you press the start button.

- Press the batch counter button and the light will blink.

- Change the displayed value by using +/- button and when ready, press the set

button.- When changing the value, press the batch counter button to increase the value

by 50 up to 500.

- This setting is not stored after rebooting the machine.

6. Thickness Sensor Button - Thickness sensor function allows you to prevent any

serious paper jams caused by double feeding or multiple sheet feeding.

- Press the thickness sensor button and one form will feed.

- The form stops and is scanned by the thickness sensor.

- After the reading is completed, the form then processes through.- The LED light will remain on and your desired thickness is stored in the setting.

- Feeding of any forms outside of the calibrated setting will stop the machine from

further processing while using this function.

Reference

- Whenever you change to a different form, please reset the thickness

value by following the steps indicated above.

- Using the same setting with a different paper will stop the machine as the

form will be recognized as a double feed.

7. Jam Free Button - Clears any jam in the press roller unit.

Important

- Jam free function will not clear all jams. If a jam is not cleared with this function,

please refer to the next chapter on handling errors.

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8. Auto Start Button - You can choose to separate your job by using the ‘Auto Start’

function. You can simply set your desired volume per run and the time interval in

between run. For example, if you set the counter at 50 and auto start at 5 seconds,

themachinewillrun50formsandstopsforvesecondsuntilitstartsagaintoprocess

50 forms and so on. (Available only when using batch counter function)

- Press the auto start button while the batch counter button is on.

- Change the time interval by using +/- button from to 99.

- After the setting is ready, press the set button to store the setting.

9. Manual Feed Button - Allows the processing of single damaged forms.

- Press the manual feed button on the control panel.

- Place the folded form at the entrance of the outfeed on the conveyor.

- Then press the second manual button (red button located at the front cover).

0. Start/Stop Button - Start or stops the machine.

. Reset Counter Button - Clears the count on the display panel.

. Set Button - Stores any value or setting.

3. (+) Button - Increases the speed or value.

4. Total Counter - Displays the total count of the machine.

5. Counter - Displays the current count of the machine.

Important

- Please do not release the manual feed button on

the control panel until the job is completed.

- In case you release the manual feed button and

the panel reads ‘stacker full’, press the jam free

button to clear the form from the press rollers.

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Chapter 3 - Preparing for operation

3-1 Paper Size

MX-8000 can not handles any form that is larger or smaller than the following forms.

Reference

-Usingformsthatdonotfallunderthespeciedsizemayresultinpaper

jam or machine damage.

Important

- Please check whether any forms are stapled. Staples will seriously damage

the machine.

3-2 Loading the Forms . Before loading the forms onto the machine, please make sure all forms are aligned and

fanned. Please refer to the images below.

Good

Bad

If the condition of forms are not good as the picture above (Bad), place appropriate quan-tity of forms, unless forms will be jammed.

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5. Tighten back the green knobs on both paper guides.

6. Once loading is complete, please close the safety cover. The feed tray will go

up.

Caution

- Poor quality forms may cause frequent paper jams.- Make sure the paper guides are not set narrower or wider than the width of

the paper.

Reference

- When the forms are fed into the machine, all forms go to the upper

cassette and then to the lower cassette.

- Please refer page 4 to understand more about the path in

which the forms are folded.

. Open the safety cover of the feeding unit. The tray will go down.

3. When the feed tray is down to the bottom, loosen the green knobs on both paper

guides.

4. Load the aligned forms onto the feed tray and adjust the paper guides so they

are gently covering the sides of the stacked forms.

Good Bad

Caution- Please do not place any objects that may cover the sensor as

indicated in the picture

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3-3 Fold Setting

. Unlock the fold position of the lower cassette by turning the stopper locking knob

counter clockwise.

. Adjust the stopper so the surface of the rubber is lined up at 93mm.

3. Lock the stopper by holding the stopper adjustment knob and turning the stopper

locking knob clockwise.

. Unlock the fold position of the upper cassette by turning the stopper locking knob

counter clockwise.

. Adjust the stopper so the red marker is lined up at 93mm.

3. Lock the stopper by holding the stopper adjustment knob and turning the stopper

locking knob clockwise.

. Lower Cassette Fold Setting - 93mm

. Upper Cassette Fold Setting - 93mm

The following instruction shows how to set 81/2" x 11" size Z-Fold.

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It is important to understand how MX-8000 folds paper in order to accurately set

the fold setting. Please read the following information carefully to fully understand

the folding mechanism of MX-8000.

. The folding unit is composed of rollers, cassettes and stoppers.

. The form enters in between the two front fold rollers.

3. The form hits the upper cassette stopper and buckles in the middle. Then the folded

portion enters in between the middle two rollers.

Understanding Folding Mechanism

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5. The folded form then exits the fold rollers and then are sent to the press unit.

4. The form hits the lower cassette stopper and forms a buckle. The folded form

then enters in between the two outer rollers.

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Upper Cassette

Lower Cassette

Paper

Stopper

First Fold

(Upper Cassette)

Second Fold

(Lower Cassette)

When setting a Z-Fold, please read the following steps.

. Measure the length from line to line of the form as indicated in the

imageabove.Thatmeasurementisthefoldsettingfortherst(upper

cassette) fold.

. Measure the length from line to line 3 of the form as indicated in the

image above. That measurement is the fold setting for the second

(lower cassette) fold.

3

A

Infeed Direction

A

Z-Fold Setting

Infeed

Direction

Outfeed

Direction

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V-Fold Guide

First Fold (Upper Cassette)

When setting a V or a Single-Fold, please read the following steps.

. Measure the length from line to line of the form as indicated in the


cassette) fold.

. Make sure the V-fold guide is placed at the entrance of the lower

cassette.

A

Infeed Direction

V-Fold Setting

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When setting a C-Fold, please read the following steps.



cassette) fold.

. Measure the length from line 3 to line of the form as indicated in the



3

A

C-Fold Setting

Infeed Direction

Second Fold

(Lower Cassette)

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When setting a Double-Fold, please read the following steps.



cassette) fold.




A

Double Folding

Infeed Direction


Second Fold

(Lower Cassette)

3

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Second Fold (Lower Cassette)

When setting a Window-Fold, please read the following steps.



cassette) fold.




3 4

A

Infeed Direction

Window Folding


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You can adjust the fold setting in the following cases.

. Fine adjustment is required from the standard folding type.

. In case the folding is slightly different.

Reference

If the folding is slightly off from the desired position, please check the

following possible causes.

a. Incorrect fold setting

b. Machine clearance

c. Incorrect position of fold cassettes

d. The FRR or the fold rollers are worn out

3-5 Conveyor Wheel Setup

The conveyor wheel can be adjusted to accomodate different forms with different

lengths. Please refer to the following pictures to correctly set the wheels to

accomodate your form lengths.

Good Bad

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Error Message

Chapter 4 - Handling Errors

4-1 Error Message

There are various types of sensors located at different parts of Postmate 6 HD.

These sensors detect and display the location of an error on the panel.

Please read the following errors to understand how to handle each error.

Miss feeding

Right cover open

Out of paper

Lower cassette missing

Paper thickness err

Stacker full

Press jam

Jam infeed sensor

Left cover open

Jam folder

When a form does not reach the infeed sensor after

infeed.

When a form is jammed at the infeed sensor.

When a form is jammed at the folding unit.

When a form is jammed at the press unit.

When the stacker is full and the last form is detected

by the outfeed sensor.

When the paper thickness cannot detect the thickness

of the form being scanned by the thickness sensor.

When the lower cassette is not closed all the way.

When there are no forms on the paper tray or the

paper sensor is not detecting any forms.

When the upper cassette safety cover is opened.

When the feeding unit safety cover is opened.

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4-2 Handling paper jams

Removing the jammed paper at the upper cassette

. Open the top upper cassette safety cover.

. Pull out the upper cassette and remove any jammed paper.

Caution

Please be cautious when removing jammed forms as it may result in

damaging the upper cassette.

Removing jammed paper at the lower cassette

. Open the lower cassette cover.

. Remove any jammed paper.

Removing jammed paper at the press unit.There can be different reasons for a paper jam at the press unit.

A. Double Feed

. Try to remove the jam by using the jam free button.

. If the jam is not cleared by using the jam free button, please use the jam

removal handle to manually remove the jam.

When removing the jam, turn the pressrollers by inserting the jam removal handle

and turn it clockwise like the picture.

Caution

. Turn off the power.

. Never operate the machine with the jam

removal handle set up.

Caution

- If the jammed paper is too thick to pass through the press roller even by using the

jam removal handle, please turn the handle in the reverse direction of the direction

which is indicated in the picture above.

Important

- The press rollers are designed to accept 16~29 lbs. forms. Any forms that are

heavier may affect the machine to malfunction.

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Feed roller Separate roller

(below feed roller)

Pick-up roller

Chapter 5 - Maintenance

5-1 Exchanging Friction Reverse Roller

The feeding rollers consist of three different rollers;

. Pick up roller

. Feed roller

3. Separate roller

There is no certain life cycle for these rollers since it may vary depending on different

environment, forms, and etc. Read the follwing instructions on how to replace these

rollers.

. Remove the snap ring (white clip).

. Replace the roller and place back the snap ring.

3. Follow step & for the rest of the rollers.

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5-2 Cleaning Rollers

Since Pressure seal forms leave paper dust, ink and toner residues, it is very

important to occasionally clean the surface of the each roller to maintain its best

condition for better performance.

. Paper dust

- Use small air cleaner or dust remover.

. Cleaning fold rollers

- Open the safety cover and slide out the upper cassette. With a piece of

soft cloth, use alcohol or water to remove any ink contamination or toner

residues on the surface of the fold rollers.

Caution - Please do not use any other substance when cleaning the surface of

the fold rollers as it may damage the rubber.

3. Cleaning press rollers

- A professional’s aid is necessary to clean press rollers. Try to clean it by

an engineer’s help, if possible. If you are going to do it by yourself, please

turn of the power.

- Remove conveyor wheel holder, lower press roller cover.

Picture A Picture B

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Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting

Someoftheerrorscaneasilybexedbytheuserwithoutaprofessional’said.

6-1 No Power

. Check whether the power cable is properly connected.

. Check the power supply.

6-2 Incorrect Folding

. Please check whether the fold position is correct.

6-3 Power On, but No Start

. Check if the left safety cover is opened.

. Check if the right safety cover is opened.

3. Check if the lower cassette is pushed all the way in.

4. Check for any paper jams.

6-4 Frequent Double or Multiple Sheet Feeding

. Exchange all three rollers all at once. They are probably worn-out.

. Check whether the adhesive paper is too thick or strong.3. Check whether the forms are lighter than 60 gsm.

4. Check whether the infeed tray guide is set correctly.

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The conveyor wheel can be adjusted to accommodate

different forms with different lengths. Please refer to thefollowing pictures to correctly set the wheels to

accomodate your form lengths.

Completed.

Please attach the tray to

the main body of theconveyor like the picture.

Please loosen the screws

and attach the side guideon both sides by using

the same screws like the

picture.

Please attach the lower

bracket like the picture.

1. 2. 3.

Place the conveyor

on to the shaft like the

picture.

Please tighten the two

screwstoxthe

conveyor to the main

body.

Please attach the

wheels on to the holder

like the picture.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8.

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7- Conveyor Installation

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